Door and frame gauge



Oct. 14, 1930. J. H. HoBBs 1,778,496

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A omey Patented Oct. 14, 1930 PATENT ePrice JOHN H. I-IOBBS,I F SYRACUSE, NEW YORK `DOOR AND FRAME GAUGE Application led September 19, 1929. Serial No. 393,740.

This invention relatesto an especially designed gauge which is particularly adapted for use by carpenters in placing door frames or jambs and hanging swinging doors thereon. v

Briefly stated, the improved appliance is characterized by a substantially rectangular adjustable frame, and supporting means therefor which is intended to be nailed or fastened in a temporary manner on the wall studding.

More specifically stated, I have evolved and produced a simple and economical appliance including a frame embodying spaced parallel side members which function as straight edges connected together by overlapping adjustably connected end members whereby to permit the area of the frame to be regulated at will, and said straight edge members are provided with spirit levels to permit the user to determine when the doorframe is plumb, thereby facilitating placement of the frame in a more satisfactory and accurate manner.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings:

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a front elevation of an appliance con strncted in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is an end or edge view of the same.

Figure 3 is a top plan view.

Figure 4 is an enlarged transverse cross section on the line 4-4 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a longitudinal section through one of theadjustable end members.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a resilient door frame retention clip.

Figures 7 and 8 are perspective views of certain of the details.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, and especially to Figure 1, it will be observed that the device comprises generally a frame indicated as a whole by the reference character 9. As before indicated, this comprises a pair of spaced parallel side members 10 and 11 functioning as straight edges and provided on their faces and intermediate their ends with ordinary spirit levels 12. These members 10 and 11 are joined together through the medium of the adjustable end members 13 and 14 respectively. The end members are the saine in construction, and a description of one will suffice for both. They include overlapping companion sections 15 and 16, one section being provided with beads 17 functioning as tongues and fitting in keyways provided by `grooves in the complemental section.

The section 15 has a central longitudinal slot and a surrouiuling reinforcing wear plate 18V associated therewith. Threaded studs 19 are carried by t ie section 16 and extend through the slots and carry thmnbnuts 2O which are tightened against the plate 18 to hold the same in overlapping adjusted relation. The sections 15 and 16 are preferably fastened by connecting screws 21 to the reduced end portions oi: the side members 10 and 11gas seen better in Figure 5. This renders a frame of the knock-down variety and facilitates storing, as well as transportation and handling.

As the normal position of the frame 9 is vertical as indicated in Figure 1, I employ thc reference characters 22 and 23 to designate supporting or suspension devices. Each device comprises complemental strips 24 and 25 having apertured attaching ears 26 at their outer ends.v The apertures are adapted tor receive nails which are driven into the studding (notshown) in the wall structure. This provides a temporary means for suspending the frame 9 in a position to facilitate proper setting of the door frame not shown).

The inner end of the aar members 24 and are disposed in overlapping relation and. .coupled together tlnough the medium of straps .2T provided with set screws 28. This allows the members 24; and 25 to be shifted longitudinally with respect to each other to permit proper nailing. The entire'frame 9 is slidably mounted on the upper and lower suspension devices 22 and 23 and in this connection I provide brackets 29 at the opposite ends of the members 10 and 11 and attached to these are hangers 30 including guides through which the end portions of the members 2a and 25 pass'.v This allows theentire frame' to be bodily shifted or the relative adfix instable sections thereof to be moved with respect to each other to'permit the desired plumb condition to be attained. i Y

From the foregoing it will be seen that the frame comprises spaced parallel side members connected together by overlapping conifpanion adjustable.y end members and that the entire frame is bodily and sectionally adjustable upon the upper and lower suspension members through the medium of the slidable hanger construction. y

The device is used as a square, a. plumb, and gauge. To begin with, the frame is nailed on the studding),` in the Wall structure i to dispose it ina vertical position. v-Y Beforenniling the frame in position, l have' found it expedient and practicaly lto Vnail thev door frame (not shown) together and then slip thefraine 9 snugly inside of the door frame, keepingthe `top of the appliance up tight against the head jamb of the doorframe. Then theappliance, together with the frame, is nailed on the studding as described and adjusted back and forth until the door frame is set plumb.

In this way the parts of the door frame can be properly disposed in accurate angular relationl with respect to each other.y Thus, ymuch time and labor is saved, and more'accurate 'work is insured.

lTo facilitate the hanging of the door frame on the fra-me 9, I have found itadvisable to provide upper andy lower pairs of clips generally ydesignated by the reference characters '31.' Each clip comprises an 'arm port-ionBZsecured'to a right angled bracket 33 carried on the rear side of the corner portions o-f the frame 9. rIhen too, there is a resilient lretaining arm 34s having a flared extremity 85. These parts 34e and 35 lpermit the side members of the door frame to be snapped into the clip to ksecurely hold the door frame in place on the appliance.

I have foundit practical 'also to detachably connect the' aforesaid bracket 29 to the members l0 and 11 by removable screws sothat the frame 9 and the door frame may be bodilyfdetached from'the suspension means 422 and 23 then carried to saw bench and laid down on the' door (not shown)- Then the operator may scribe a line all the way around the'door frame and against the door to provide the desired mark, leavinga suitable lclearance and to insure proper fitting sary. y

of the door inits complemental door frame.

masses specified in the adjoining cla-im may be resorted to in actual practice if desired.V

I claim: v

In a. structure of the class described, in combination, a pair of upper and lower suspension devices, each comprising' a pair of bar members having its inner ends disposed. in overlapping slidable relation and detachably connected together, apertured attach-V ing ears at the outer ends of said bar members, a gauge frame .comprising spaced elongated parallel'side members Joined together by overlapping adjustably connected endV members, said end members being detachably connected to the opposite end portions of said side members, and hangers forat- Cil taching the side members to the barinem-4 i bers of said suspension device, said hangers including guideY eyes through which said bar members are slidable. Y

, Tn testimonyY whereof I afIiX my signature;

JOHN H. Hoses.

Ay careful consideration of the invention as explained in the description and shown in the draw-'ings will enable the reader to obtain la clearlunderstanding of the construction and use, and the features and advantages thereof. Therefore, a more lengthy description is vregarded as unneces- Minor changes in shape, size, and mate-r rials coming within the eld of invention 

